Genesis 18:12

Translations

Modern

So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?”

Traditional

Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?

Literal

And Sarah laughed within herself, saying, “After I am worn out, shall there be to me pleasure? And my lord is old!”

Latin

Quæ risit occulte dicens: Postquam consenui, et dominus meus vetulus est, voluptati operam dabo?

Original

Hebrew

English

So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?”

Notes

Genesis 18:1–15

The Lord's visit to Abraham set the time for Isaac's birth. The three visitors were probably the Lord and two angels (see study note on 16:7). Abraham welcomed the visitors peacefully and generously, which contrasted with the chaos and corruption in Sodom (chapter 19).

Sharing a meal was important for making or confirming covenants. When God was ready to fulfill the covenant promise, he personally shared a meal with Abraham. Fellowship with God has always included a communal meal (see Exodus 24:9–11; Matthew 26:17–30 // Luke 22:7–38; Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 11:20–34).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Isaac Sarah God's Word at the Center Symbolic Numbers

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Genesis 17:17
Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself, “Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth at the age of ninety?”
1 Peter 3:6
…just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear.
Luke 1:18–20
“How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”
Genesis 21:6–7
Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.”
Luke 1:34–35
“How can this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”
Genesis 18:13
And the LORD asked Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Can I really bear a child when I am old?’
Hebrews 11:11–12
By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.
Psalm 126:2
Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”
Ephesians 5:33
Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

People

Sarah: Wife of Abraham; mother of Isaac

Glossary

Abraham Angel Annunciation Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Family Life and Relations Genesis, Book of Hebron (Place) Hospitality Isaac Ishmael Laughter Mamre (Place) Meaning of Names in the Bible Patriarchs, Period of the Peter, Second Letter of Prayer Presence of God Sarah Sodom and Gomorrah

Topics

Abraham: Angels Appear To Communion: Abraham Condescension of God: Enters Into Covenant with Abraham Derision: Sarah, when the Angels Gave Her the Promise of a Child Doubting: Exemplified God: Appearances of To Abraham Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Prophecies Concerning Mamre: A Plain Near Hebron: Entertains Three Angels, and is Promised a Son Miracles: Catalogue of The Conception of Isaac Sarah: Also Called Sarai: Her Miraculous Conception of Isaac Woman: Submissive and Respectful to Husbands

Genesis 18:12

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